The BMW is unveiling the luxurious BMW 5 Series Sedan which is speculated to hit the Indian market in late 2017. It will be one of the most cost effective and fuel efficient cars in the 5 series. This technological driven sedan is considered to be 100 kgs lighter than its previous versions. Thanks to the use of high-strength steel, aluminium and magnesium. The weight has become more impressive for a new car which is not even lighter but is longer, wider, taller and quicker than any other predecessors of 5 Series.
The 4 variants of 5 Series are scheduled to be launched worldwide in the February and 3 remaining variants will be unveiled in the month of March.
Let’s look at the specifications of model variants at market launch on 11 February 2017 and March, 2017
| MODEL/VARIANTS | ENGINE | CAPACITY | TORQUE | ACCELERATION |
| BMW 530i/BMW 530i x Drive | Four cylinder petrol engine, eight speed Steptronic Transmission | 1,998 CC | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 6.2 s (6.0 s). |
| BMW 540i/BMW 540i x Drive | Six cylinder petrol engine, eight speed Steptronic Transmission | 2,998 CC | 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,380 – 5,200 rpm. | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 5.1 s (4.8 s). |
| BMW 520d/BMW 520d xDrive | Four cylinder diesel engine | 1,995cc. | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 7.7 s/7.6 s (7.6 s) |
| BMW 530d/BMW 530d xDrive | Six-cylinder diesel engine | 2,993cc | 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 5.7 s (5.4 s) |
Specifications of Models, scheduled for launch on March, 2017
| MODEL/VARIANTS | ENGINE | CAPACITY | TORQUE | ACCELERATION |
| BMW 530e iPerformance | Four-cylinder petrol engine plus BMW eDrive electric drive system | 1,998 CC | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,000 rpm. | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 6.2 s |
| BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition | Four-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission | 1,995 CC | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 7.5 s |
| BMW M550i xDrive | Eight-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission | 4,395 CC | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm | (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 4.0 s |
The new interior boasts of massaging seats. It also includes the options like driver assistance, able to change lanes up to 140 mph; blind-spot detection and adaptive cruise control. The price of this luxury machine is not out yet, stay tuned with us for the pricing and more information.
